My hydraulic steering was factory installed. I don't think it was necessarily on the options list, but if you asked they would install it. I also tried to get them to install K planes, but they would not do that, so had them installed a year later by a competent shop. In the rough water is when I can really tell a difference compared to the stock Bennetts. Much more control and easier to keep the boat flying level. Plus they move much faster which helps when having to make quick adjustments.

I believe the 377's needed premium fuel. I hope in the future there are several LS options when it comes time to repower.:drink:
Maybe drop in a couple of these!
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Mercury Racing stopped production in 2004 of the 377 Scorpion engines as far as I know. Not sure what year Formula stopped offering the Scorpion engine package, but I thought it was at the same time as Mecury Racing stopped the production.

I am pretty sure that Latham full external hydraulic steering came standard on the 292 Fastechs with the Scorpion engine option and was included in the price.

But no K planes, only standard Bennett trim tabs with the Scorpion engine package. .

377 scorpions require Premium Fuel

Your correct. The blue motors were a 30K option when they were available. Included in that price was the Hydra steering which was a 8K option. You still got the standard 12x12 bennetts, which I'm sorry just aren't enough. Especially with the 377 package. I only got 350s in my 292 and I ended up putting the larger 12x16 plates on and boy what a world of difference they made. My girl is completely wrong, size does matter...LOL